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Hankerson v. North Carolina

Docket: 75-6568
Citation: 432 U.S. 233 (1977)
Petitioner: Hankerson
Respondent: North Carolina

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, February 23, 1977
Decision: Friday, June 17, 1977
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Retroactivity

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Facts of the Case

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 8 votes for Hankerson, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: retroactive application of a constitutional right
Did not participate
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority, joined Blackmun's concurrence
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote the majority opinion
White
Wrote a special concurrence
Marshall
Wrote a regular concurrence
Blackmun
Wrote a special concurrence
Powell
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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